North Macedonia: food temperature rules
The food temperatures your kitchen must keep, and the rules behind them.
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“Law” is a binding rule. “Official guidance” is not law, but inspectors expect it. “Chef Hygiene default” is a value the app checks against where no rule gives a number.
- Official guidanceWe found no temperature numbers for a restaurant in North Macedonia's food law.
- Chef Hygiene defaultChilled food: Chef Hygiene checks 4°C or colder. Frozen food: −18°C or colder.
- Official guidanceCooking: core 75°C, or 70°C for 2 minutes. Good practice, not law.
- Official guidanceHot holding: 63°C or hotter. Good practice, not law.
- Official guidanceCooling: to 10°C or colder within about 2 hours, then into the fridge. Good practice, not law.
- Official guidanceReheating: core 75°C. Good practice, not law.
North Macedonia: all the rules
Official sources
- Food and Veterinary Agency (AHV)
- Official Gazette of North Macedonia
- Central Registry of North Macedonia
This page is general information, not legal advice. Check with your local authority.